Vishnu Gandarapu
Timeline
Rishihood University
Assistant Professor, CS
Teaching undergraduate courses and mentoring students in applied engineering.
BITS Pilani
M.Sc. in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Currently enrolled in online work-integrated postgraduate coursework.
Project BAY
Personal Project
Ethical betting web application focused on self-imposed growth with constraints and accountability.
Certified Ethical Hacker
EC-Council
Formal certification validating practical knowledge of ethical hacking and security fundamentals.
Writing Hub
Collaborative Writer
Participated in writing collaborative works of fiction and narrative experiments.
UGC NET (CS)
University Grants Commission
Qualified national-level examination assessing subject knowledge and research aptitude, to be eligible for Assistant Professorship.
General Studies
Independent Academic Study
Focused on Indian polity, economy, and humanities through structured self-study.
EXL
Assistant Manager — Developer
Joined the organization in 2023 and worked on low-code enterprise systems, continuing development responsibilities until April.
IIIT Gwalior
M.Tech in Information Technology
Graduated after completion of the integrated postgraduate program.
IIIT Gwalior
Teaching Assistant
Assisted with lab evaluations and student support.
GATE (CS)
Qualified
Cleared the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, evaluating depth across core computer science subjects.
Intra-University Badminton
Champion (Doubles)
Defended title in final year before graduation.
Intra-University Badminton
Champion (Doubles)
Won the university doubles tournament after returning to competitive play.
Wattlecorp Cybersecurity Labs
VAPT Intern
Conducted vulnerability assessments and authored penetration testing reports.
COVID-19 Pandemic
Academic Continuity Period
Remote instruction, online collaboration, and unstructured independent learning.
Student Short Film Project
Supporting Actor
Volunteered in a student-led short film production.
Wildlife Photography
Campus Birdlife — New Year Calendar
Contributed bird and wildlife photographs taken on campus for a student-led New Year calendar project.
IIIT Gwalior
Joined
Proceeded through JoSAA counselling for the integrated M.Tech program.
JEE Main & Advanced
Qualified
Cleared national-level engineering entrance examinations, enabling admission to centrally funded technical institutes.
Sri Chaitanya Junior College
Class XII — Science
Completed higher secondary education (intermediate).
Dr. KKR Gowtham International School
Class X — CBSE
Completed secondary education (matriculation).
Spell Bee Competition
Winner
Won a regional-level spelling competition during school years.
Competitive Badminton
District Level
Won first place in district-level tournaments in consecutive years.